Bookmobile

Extension services to the greater Alliance community began with a Trailer Branch in 1938. The trailer cost less than $700 with all its modifications and was pulled by the local Package Delivery Truck. It could hold approximately 1000 volumes.

The Trailer Branch was replaced in 1949 with a Bookmobile costing approximately $6,738. It was capable of carrying a collection of about 2,000 volumes. From 1960 through the 70s, Rodman Library had two active Bookmobiles.

The current Bookmobile was purchased in 1985 for $92,000. It has a 3,000 volume capacity.

You may click on any of the pictures below to see a larger version.

Trailer Branch ca. 1938	Bookmobile ca. 1949	W. Smith, M. Josh prior to 1960
M. Josh, W. Smith Bookmobile March 14, 1960	New bookmobile garage 1963	Newly Renovated Bookmobile 1980
Newly Renovated Bookmobile 1980	Newly Renovated Bookmobile 1980	Newly Renovated Bookmobile 1980
Director H. Clem and bookmobile 1985	Carnation Parade August 17, 1991	C. Bixler and patrons March 23, 2000
Bookmobile March 23, 2000